Electrical Engineer (Eplan) – Machine Development

Location: Netherlands | Full-time | Permanent

About the role
Our client is a world leader in developing automated sorting and packing lines. They are looking for an Electrical Engineer to develop the electrical hardware for complex machines, from initial concept to detailed design. You will turn functional requirements into electrical concepts, select components, and create detailed schematics and documentation in EPLAN. You will focus on modularity, standardisation, and reuse across machine configurations, working closely with mechanical and software engineers.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical hardware designs for machines, from concept and component selection through to detailed engineering.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation in EPLAN.
• Translate functional and machine requirements into practical electrical designs.
• Develop reusable electrical modules and contribute to standardisation across machine configurations.
• Select and specify components, including sensors, drives, control hardware, and safety equipment.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with mechanical and software engineers.
• Ensure designs meet applicable electrical safety standards and quality requirements.
• Support assembly, testing, and validation by resolving electrical design issues.
• Maintain design documentation and manage engineering changes throughout development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical hardware engineering experience in machine development, covering both concept and detailed design.
• Proven EPLAN expertise, with the ability to independently create complete, structured electrical designs.
• Strong knowledge of electrical components, machine control hardware, and relevant industrial standards.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technically sound and practical designs.
• Structured, accurate, and solution-oriented approach to engineering.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with mechanical and software engineers.
• Fluent English.
• Willingness to learn Dutch. Existing Dutch language skills are not required.
• Eligible to work in the EU/EEA.

Nice to have

• Experience designing modular machine systems and reusable electrical solutions.
• Experience with Windchill.

The offer

• Competitive salary of €4,000 – €5,500 gross per month, based on experience.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 40 days of annual leave.
• Pension scheme with a 15.9% employer contribution.
• Informal working atmosphere with short communication lines.
• Professional development opportunities and career support.
• Full relocation support for international candidates, including support with the 30% ruling where applicable.

Relocation support
Moving to a new country is a big step, and you won't have to figure it out alone. The team will guide you through every practical step of the move. That includes finding housing, municipal registration, BSN, taxes, insurance, and banking.